8:00am - 8:30am | Registration & Refreshments
8:30am - 8:35am | Welcome
8:35am - 9:35am | Super-Sectional
Why Site-Based Expenditure Reporting & What it Means for Us
This year, for the first time, every school district in the country will publicly report its site-based expenditures. Learn more about the reporting law, the potential power of the new data and tools available to prepare you to be a resource and a leader for your district and community.
Speakers:
Michael Duback Dir./Operations, CSBO, LaGrange Highlands SD 106
Sara R. Shaw Sr. Mgr./Fiscal & Academic Solvency, Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
9:45am - 10:45am
Payroll Track: Payroll Basics
Blurb coming soon!
Speakers:
Jeff Feyerer Business Manager, Fairview South SD 72
Jay Kahn Dir./Finance & Operations, CSBO, Lake Bluff SD 65
Non-Payroll Track: Understanding and Managing Your Emotional Triggers in the Workplace
Do you have a co-worker or a supervisor who really bugs you or triggers an emotional response that sometimes “hijacks” your behavior? Being able to manage your emotional triggers in the workplace doesn’t have to be such a difficult skill to master. Emotions can help you or hurt you, but you have no say in the matter until you understand them. Gain insight into your trigger events along with practical suggestions on how to better manage your behavior when your emotions get the best of you.
Speakers:
Craig Collins Statewide Professional Development Coord., Illinois ASBO
Adam Parisi Asst. Supt./Finance & Operations, Mt. Prospect SD 57
LeeAnn Taylor Dir./Fiscal Services, CSBO, Barrington CUSD 220
Advanced Track: Getting Ready for ESSA Site-Based Reporting on School Report Cards
This coming July, districts will have to calculate and report to ISBE all 2018-19 expenditures by school as a per pupil amount. That is just a couple of weeks after the fiscal year end! Is your business office ready? Come hear some ideas of how other districts are preparing now.
Speakers:
Stacey Mallek Asst. Supt./Business, CSBO, Arlington Heights SD 25
Tera Wagner Dir./Finance, CSBO, Cons. High Sch. Dist. 230
10:55am - 11:55am
Payroll Track: Is Your IMRF Report on the Right Track?
IMRF benefits can make a huge difference in the lives of your employees! Join a discussion of your role in IMRF, enrollment requirements, member and employer contributions including Voluntary Additional Contributions, reporting of wages and the benefits available to your IMRF participants.
Speaker:
Tecya Anderson Field Representative, Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
Non-Payroll Track: Account Code Structure: Properly Coding your Financials
Come and hear a detailed explanation of how coding your financials properly assists in reporting to the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) accurately. Learn how to properly interpret the Illinois Administrative Code 100 (formerly IPAM), including examples of best practices and common mistakes to watch out for. Bring your district’s questions and concerns for discussion.
Speakers:
Lynn Hofmeister Business Office Manager, Des Plaines CCSD 62
Tera Wagner Dir./Finance, CSBO, Cons. High Sch. Dist. 230
Advanced Track: Understanding the Property Tax Levy and Playing Your Role
No matter what role you have in the business office, everyone can contribute to a successful levy! Learn the timeline and required tasks associated with the levy. Walk away with a checklist of tasks that allow you to contribute to completing a levy. Whether you are looking for a new challenge or to build new skills for a future promotion, becoming involved in the levy will increase your marketability and make you a more valuable asset to your district.
Speaker:
Barry Bolek Illinois ASBO Seminar Host
Jamie Rachlin President, Meristem Advisors LLC
11:55am - 12:40pm | Lunch
12:40pm - 1:40pm
Payroll Track: TRS Basics
Blurb coming soon!
Speaker:
Sandie Benhart Outreach Coordinator, Teachers Retirement System
Non-Payroll Track: Supporting Your Business Manager with Food Service Responsibilities
Learn from a business manager and administrative assistant who have food service responsibilities about valuable topics including meal claims, CNP, due dates, direct certification and the $500 student cap.
Speakers:
Linda Burnickas Accounting Assistant, Worth SD 127
Cindy Dykas Business Manager, CSBO, Worth SD 127
Advanced Track: Ask the Payroll Experts
Blurb coming soon!
Speakers:
Maureen Jones Asst. Supt./Finance & Operations, CPA, Comm. Cons. Sch. Dist. 89
Melissa Rodde-Morgese Head Accountant, CSBO, Elmwood Park CUSD 401
Anne Roth Payroll Manager, New Trier Twp. HSD 203
1:50pm - 2:50pm
Payroll Track: Payroll Laws
Walk through all of the laws surrounding payroll, focusing on the Fair Labor Standards Act and overtime. Learn about additional IRS Regulations and stay for questions and answers at the conclusion of the session.
Speaker:
Mary Kalou Assistant Superintendent, Maine Twp. HSD 207
William Pokorny Partner, Franczek Radelet P.C.
Non-Payroll Track: Business Office Internal Controls
Learn about internal controls, why they are put in place and how they keep a district safe.
Speakers:
Kenya Austin Business Manager, Country Club Hills SD 160
Advanced Track: TRS Reporting
Blurb coming soon!
Speaker:
Sandie Benhart Outreach Coordinator, Teachers Retirement System
Sean Carney Asst. Supt./Business Adlai E. Stevenson HSD 125
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Payroll Track: 403(b) & 457(b) Basics
Blurb coming soon!
Speaker:
Kyle Zake Vice President - Central Division, AXA Advisors, LLC
Non-Payroll Track: Ask the Auditors
Ever wonder why your auditors ask you questions about protocols for check disbursement? Or perhaps, why you have to create a new account for a grant? Take advantage of this opportunity to ask a distinguished panel of auditors many different types of questions.
Speakers:
Betsy Allen Audit Principal, Miller, Cooper & Co., Ltd.
Matt Geerdes Senior Manager,Crowe LLP
Bonus Leadership Session: Solutions Department, How May We Help You?
Learn from a panel of experienced business leaders how to problem-solve a variety of issues before you take them to your boss.
Speakers:
Frank Adams Dir./Business, CSBO, Pleasantdale SD 107
David Bein, SFO Asst. Supt./Business, CSBO, Barrington CUSD 220
Anthony Ruelli Business Manager, Glen Ellyn SD 41